This was 0.4 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,365.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gladstone for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,194 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,323 | 26.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 771 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,040 | 10.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,902 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,687 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,831 | 19.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,762 | 8.9 |
| Professional school degree | 227 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 131 | 0.7 |
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